Manual

8
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Engine won’t start, or
stops suddenly
1. Engine switch set to
“OFF”
2. No fuel
3. Spark plug is
carbonized
4. Fuel strainer dirty
1. Turn switch to “ON”
2. Refuel
3. Clean the spark plug or
replace it with new one
4. Clean the fuel strainer
Engine runs, but does
not get up to operating
speed
1. Choke “ON”
2. Air cleaner element
dirty
3. Lake of engine power
4. Binding tool or cable
5. Stale fuel
1. Choke lever “OFF”
2. Dismantle the air cleaner,
remove element and clean
with proper solvent (see the
engine manual for further
information
3. Refer to the engine manual
4. Return to dealer for service
5. Empty fuel tank of stale fuel
then refill with clean fuel